Berlin Travel Guides

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From grand boulevards bankrolled by Prussian royals to exuberant parties in canalside bars - a Berlin city break reveals thrilling extremes. Book a Berlin hotel to discover a shape-shifting city that mirrors the past and passionately embraces the future.

A fusion of Western and Eastern German cultures over the last century culminating with the fall of the Berlin Wall has resulted in a wide variety of delicious traditional German foods catering for all tastes. Authentic German street food mingled with tall, dark market halls coupled with hipster cafes or high quality restaurants give a tempting selection of savory and spicy dishes in the heart of Germany.

Since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, tourism has exploded on this hipster scene providing delights for visitors ready to explore the secretive world in this unified capital. Most of the attractions to see and do are found along the length of the iconic Berlin Wall and in historic East Berlin.

Whether you fancy boutique shopping or palaces and parks, choose where to stay in Berlin wisely to get the most from your break. Use this guide to the city's key neighbourhoods to find the right Berlin hotel.

Save euros and slip under the city's skin with this guide to free Berlin. Choose a central Berlin hotel for early morning views from the Reichstag's dome, provocative art at the East Side Gallery and bear encounters in Köllnischer Park that won't cost a single cent.

Depending on the type of holiday you are in Berlin for, whether cultural or partying, hotels in this city have everything to enhance your stay. For purely sightseeing, it is recommended that you stay in the central and slightly eastern areas of Berlin. For extreme partying, Berlin is known for its hipster beatnik vibes or heavy electronic moods, Kreuzburg or Friedrichstain are the places to be. Berlin is known as one of the top gay destinations in Europe and many gay friendly hotels can be found around Schoneberg.

Berlin is a paradise for shoppers of every budget. Traditional and new department stores scatter the central and suburban districts along with resplendent luxury designer shops, shopping malls, handicrafts, flea and antique markets and many bargain stores. What a shopper may be looking for, will definitely find their wares in the capital of Germany. There’s not a better sight than a vintage store selling DDR products next to an expensive boutique.

Full of glamor and grit, Berlin will captivate anyone in love with history, art, architecture, restaurants and nightlife. This multifaceted city has evolved into a vibrant and relaxed destination, where people come to unwind in the parks, party in the clubs or explore the city’s history. Reinventing itself with the fall of the Berlin Wall this laid back city has broad appeal; snack on a Currywurst before watching an opera or dance the night away by the River Spree.

Seeing the rhythmic swing of Sir Simon Rattle’s baton, the functional forms of Bauhaus and an entire room of Rembrandts are among the top 10 cultural things to do in Berlin. Book a Berlin hotel to immerse yourself in art and ancient Greece, concertos and cabaret.

Berliners skidding across snowy Potsdamer Platz, carols ringing out from baroque churches and Christmas markets full of twinkling cheer are what winter breaks in Berlin are all about. Book a Berlin hotel and wrap up warm to see the city at its wintry best.

Summer holidays in Berlin are all about morning markets and afternoons spent lazing in beer gardens or drifting along the River Spree. Book a Berlin hotel to discover the city at its hottest as it slides into summer.

Holidays in Germany go beyond expectations of raucous beer halls, snowy Alps and fairytale castles. Take a break in Germany to discover a country that crackles with creative energy, sizzles with diverse cuisine and stirs the soul with ever-changing landscapes.